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R&Q's Latest Runoff Transactions Focus on Workers Compensation
Recently finalized runoff transactions involve workers compensation liabilities for a Vermont-based self-insurer and a Cayman-domiciled group captive insurer. Read More
Captive Insurers Finding New Footholds
When we remember 2018, its events and circumstances have been more varied and challenging than one might imagine, according to Joe Herbers and Rob Walling of Pinnacle Actuarial. Read the latest from Pinnacle on the year in review, take a look ahead, and find out where captive insurers are finding new footholds. Read More
Erroneous Application of Facts: Capstone Releases Reserve Commentary
Capstone Associated Services Ltd. recently released its fourth commentary, "The Tax Court's Erroneous Application of Avrahami to Reserve," surrounding the June 18, 2018, small insurance company Tax Court case, Reserve Mech. Corp. v. Commissioner. Read More
Healthcare Industry Fuels Vermont's Captive Licenses in 2018
Vermont licensed 25 new captive insurance companies in 2018, up from 24 the prior year, with growth fueled by captive formations in the healthcare industry, state officials reported Tuesday. Read More
Captive Insurance Runoff Trends
According to EWI Re, runoff is increasingly seen as a means of allocating dedicated capital as an alternative permanent risk funding mechanism for entities seeking an exit from a particular segment of business. This has created a more secure global insurance system and has reallocated capital and insurance capacity efficiently. Read More